Presidents

The family of President Harry S. Truman arriving in Independence, Missouri in a car. Standing next to the car is Bess Wallace Truman (left), Margaret Truman (right), and President Truman (behind Margaret).

President Harry S. Truman leaving the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back home since being sworn in as President of the United States. In the lower left corner is President Truman's military aide, Major General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman placing his ballot for the 1948 Presidential election in the box in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman exiting his plane, the "Sacred Cow".

President Harry S. Truman with the Board of Directors of the Independence Junior Chamber of Commerce. From left to right: Cedric Siegfried, Al Huff, Richard Harbin, President Truman, George Hare, Dixon Kepley, Paul Snyder, Petey Childers.

President Harry S. Truman (lower right corner) with a crowd near his home in Independence, Missouri. Also with him are former Independence Mayor Roger Sermon (behind Truman, holding hat) and Tom Evans (extreme right, next to Sermon).

From left to right: Hal Phillips, President Harry S. Truman, and Independence, Missouri Mayor Robert Weatherford standing on the walk in front of the Truman home.

From left to right: Hal Phillips, President Harry S. Truman, and Independence, Missouri Mayor Robert Weatherford standing on the walk in front of the Truman home.

President Harry S. Truman standing on the sidewalk in front of his home in Independence, Missouri. Others around are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman standing on the sidewalk in front of his home in Independence, Missouri. Others around are unidentified.